Taser incident at UI football game prompts policy dispute
The Gazette reviews the Sept 11 taser incident at Kinnick Stadium noting the UI Public Safety reliance on 13 local agencies with no uniform UI policy. It highlights calls for consistent rules, better training, and inclusion of incident data in UI crime statistics despite incomplete records. Christopher Knotts, 25, of Solon, faces multiple charges after shoving an officer.
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Stem cell funding debate voiced by readers and researchers
Letters to the editor discuss federal funding for embryonic stem cell research versus adult stem cell work. Dr. May notes iPS cells mimic embryonic potential without associated problems, arguing against using tax dollars for contentious projects. Local residents praise representative Dave Loebsack for responsiveness and participation.
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May
Iowa City
Robbin Rekemeyer
Cedar Rapids
Miller-Meeks Promoted as Common Sense Representative
A supporter touts Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks as the ideal 2nd District candidate. They praise her as intelligent hardworking and a self made professional with a medical background and business experience.
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Nancy Pelosi
Dave Loebsack
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Congress
Vote for change to protect Medicare in November
David L. Taylor urges voters to oust lawmakers including Leonard Boswell Bruce Braley and David Loebsack over a new health care program he says robs Medicare of 528.5 billion. He warns beneficiaries will face less care rationing and higher premiums in coming years.
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Iowa
Leonard Boswell
Bruce Braley
David Loebsack
David L. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Tea Party racism claim disputed in Gazette letter
In a reader letter Leonard Pitts is challenged for accusing the conservative movement of racial intolerance while noting Southern Democrats. The writer argues the Tea Party and modern conservatives are not racist and cites reactions to Condoleezza Rice and Clarence Thomas as proof.
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Condoleezza Rice
Clarence Thomas
Billy Clubs
Justice Department
Ron Augustine Hiawatha
Time to let go of the past President Obama
A letter from Daniel Spahn urges President Obama to stop addressing past events and claims he is not responsible for occurrences now or in the future. The writer asks him to move on from the issue.
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Dave
Senate
Debbie McDowell
Iowa City
Obama
Daniel Spahn
Cedar Rapids
Declaring New Life Worth Legal Protection
A father shares eight months of reflection on his unborn child to affirm life’s sanctity. He argues that an unborn child is a valid human life deserving legal acknowledgement and protection. He questions the Roe v Wade stance and emphasizes personal conscience and family impact.
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GRI plan eyed to divert sales tax for Cedar Rapids flood defense
Cedar Rapids leaders push the Growth Reinvestment Initiative to divert state sales tax revenue to fund Cedar River levees and flood walls. The plan aims to cover infrastructure costs without new taxes, while facing an uphill battle amid a looming $750 million budget gap and stakeholding lawmakers. Mayor Ron Corbett offers contact details for input.
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Linn County
Cedar River
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Kraig Paulsen
R-Hiawatha
Terry Branstad
Chet Culver
Iowa Speedway
Sioux City
Branstad
Cedar Rapids
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